1973 Rover P6 3500 Auto
Highlights
- Attractive, solid example with an impressive history of car shows
- In current ownership since September 2019
- Comes with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate
- Recently fitted with a new gearbox and stainless steel exhaust
The Appeal
The Rover P6 brought a real bit of grunt to the English executive market and was quite a revelation when it hit the market. It was fast, powerful, and comfortable, easy to handle for the well-to-do, and thanks to its focus on dynamics and safety, it felt impressively tactile.
This V8-engined 1973 example boasts a quintessentially retro livery of Almond with a Tan Leather cabin. It's a very well-preserved car - and has been quite well-adventured to boot, with plenty of rallies and car shows under its belt. Accompanied by its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate and an impressive stack of P6 Driving Force magazines.
It's recently been treated to a new gearbox and stainless steel exhaust. A fine, solid and highly original car eagerly awaiting its lucky new owner.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1973
- The car was stripped down at a show many years ago by the previous owner
- This has been photographically recorded
- The owner has had the car since September 2019
- Has had only 5 former registered keepers
- All servicing during the current ownership has been done by the owner
- This was also the case with the previous keeper
- Invoice and guarantee for the exhaust will come with the car
- A Haynes Manual, Rover's owner's Manual, and a 3500 British Leyland parts Catalogue
- A stack of 25 Rover P6 Driving Force Magazines
- British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate
- Two sets of original British Leyland keys, and all locks work
- Photographic record of the car being stripped and reassembled at a show
- Impressive collection of cars from 1989 to 2007 for rallies and shows
The Condition
- We're assured that the underside of the vehicle has never been welded
- It's been wax-oiled and looks very solid
- Bodywork looks in very good condition with no obvious dents or dings
- Paintwork in fine overall condition
- D posts and other parts are very clean
- Cover sills could use a touch-up of black paint
- There is a small mark on the bonnet
- Slight marks on the outer cover sills, which are easy to remove
- A spare bottle of Almond paint will also come with the car
- The interior is very clean, defying the car's venerable years
- No sign of any rips or tears to the upholstery
- Dashboard is clean and well-presented
- Comes with a Radio-Cassette that was fitted by the owner
- The old radio will also be included with the car
- Includes the original jack and tool kit
- Always stored in a dry garage
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre (3,528cc) Rover V8
- Automatic transmission with three gears
- Engine bay in good order
- A new gearbox was fitted before the current owner bought it
- Starts first time once the electric fuel pump primes
- New spark plugs were fitted in September this year
- Old spark plugs will be in the boot of the car along with gearbox oil and gaskets
- The car has a complete stainless steel exhaust
- The stainless steel exhaust comes with a lifetime warranty
- This is the owner's second Rover P6; they note that it's incredibly comfortable and drives well
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1973
- Make Rover
- Model P6
- Colour Yellow
- Odometer 48,541 Miles
- Engine size 3528
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Aberdeen
- Location Scotland
- Country United Kingdom
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